PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches, evaluation of depressive disorder and PTSD have been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's PTSD and depressive disorder have worsened since his last VA examination, and a new evaluation is needed to determine the appropriate disability rating.

The Board has decided that an additional opinion is needed to determine the etiology of the Veteran's sleep apnea, as the previous VA examiner did not provide a clear opinion on whether the sleep disorder was caused or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for PTSD with major depressive disorder was denied. The Board found that no formal or informal claim had been received prior to May 22, 2012, and that the effective date should be fixed in accordance with the facts found, but shall not be earlier than the date of receipt of the claim to reopen, which is May 22, 2012.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for PTSD, asthma, left foot disability, and migraine headaches have been remanded due to the need for additional evaluations. The increased rating claims for right knee disorder and left knee disorder are also remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50% from January 27, 2010 to August 22, 2011. The Board denied a higher rating as the symptoms did not meet the criteria for a 70% disability.

The Board dismissed all claims for service connection and rating increases, except for the TDIU claim which was granted effective April 15, 2015.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for PTSD and insomnia has been denied. The Veteran is also not entitled to increased ratings for his lumbar spine disability or coccygeal fracture residuals.,His bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy issues are remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Veteran's claim will be further evaluated with additional medical opinions and records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient or speculative opinions provided by VA examiners. The issues include PTSD, cold injury residuals of the feet, left ear hearing loss, low back disability, right wrist disability, and hypertension.

The Veteran's PTSD remains at a 70 percent rating, recurrent sinusitis was granted service connection, and other issues were remanded for further review.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for PTSD is being remanded due to the need to review additional VA treatment records and obtain any relevant private therapy records.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment consistent with his education and occupational experience.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected PTSD is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and updated medical records.

The Veteran's service connection for PTSD was reopened, but his cervical spine disability remains at a 30% rating.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disability other than PTSD due to incomplete development of records from Maricopa County Hospital in 1975 and 1976.

The Veteran's sleep apnea and PTSD are granted service connection, with a 50% initial rating for PTSD. The other issues remain pending.

The Veteran's appeal includes multiple issues, including service connection for migraines, vision loss in the right eye, left ear hearing loss, head injury, and PTSD. The claims are remanded due to incomplete records and need further examination.

The Veteran's service connection claim for PTSD is granted as the evidence shows he has a current diagnosis of PTSD stemming from an in-service dog bite, and there is credible supporting evidence that the stressor occurred.

The Board has denied a compensable disability rating for erectile dysfunction, and has remanded the issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD and depressive disorder.